Directions: From Oscoda travel west on River Road. Follow
signs to Lumberman's Monument. The trail extends from Iargo Springs to
Sidtown Resort area. This trail is segmented by roadside parks and
lookouts.
Trail Information: Trail starts at Iargo Springs which includes a
set of about 300 steps (at trail but not part of it). The trail winds
through pine and oak forests along the river banks of the AuSable river.
It passes through Canoer's Memorial roadside park (A scenic overlook) and next
enters the park at Lumberman's Monument (Huron National Forest campground, gift shop,
information station, another set of about 300 steps down to the river, and
a huge dune with refreshing swimming at the bottom... if you can get back up the
dune!) The trail continues through forests and along river banks to the
Sidtown area where cabins are available for rental and a general store awaits
with a variety of supplies. The whole trail is around 8 miles but can
easily be divided into smaller sections.
Miscellaneous Information: I have ran/walked/hiked several trails
across the country and this is a beautiful trail. The views of the
river... the evergreens... the wildlife... the quiet. It's an
awesome run.
Bob O'Neil